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LeBron James’s Lyrical Children’s Story “I Promise” Encourages Compassion in Young Readers

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/I-Promise.jpg I Promise (HarperCollins), written by basketball legend LeBron James, is an inspirational poem that tells a story of love, understanding, bravery and encouragement. It holds a message that’s so important for readers today, especially with the social movements sweeping our country right now. I Promise comes at just the…

Jessica FitzpatrickAugust 11, 2020

Children's Books Miscellany Nonfiction

“Sometimes You Have to Lie” Tells the Story of the Woman Behind “Harriet the Spy”

Sometimes You Have to Lie (Seal Press) by Leslie Brody tells the fascinating and somewhat shocking story of the life and times of author Louise Fitzhugh. If the name rings a bell, it’s for a very good reason: Fitzhugh was the literary genius behind the 1964 middle-grade novel, Harriet the…

Gabby TorrentiDecember 1, 2020

Children's Books Fiction Miscellany

Ramona the Friend: A Childhood With Beverly Cleary

Photo Credit: HarperCollins/ beverlycleary.com I grew up homeschooled with three younger siblings and a small circle of friends. I lived in a small town with a small library that housed a small selection of books for small children. Some of those books were written by Beverly Cleary and featured, you…

Judy MorenoMarch 29, 2021

Children's Books Fiction Young Adult

“Caroline and Mordecai the Gand” Is a Delightful Departure for Jeff Gunhus

“Grief stole her spark. It took an adventure to find it again.” This quote, printed on the front cover, sums up the essence of Caroline and Mordecai the Gand (Seven Guns Press), a story for middle schoolers by Jeff Gunhus. Gunhus, a USA Today bestselling author of thriller and horror…

Susan BaileyApril 2, 2021

Children's Books Fiction

The Magic Repair Shop will cast a spell on your middle-grade reader

Anyone who watched television in the 1980s remembers RIF’s PSA encouraging young people to read. The biggest hurdle to getting children to read is finding something that they actually want to read. There are many iterations of this quote, but the message is the same regardless of the attribution—if you…

Mea StewartDecember 9, 2014

Children's Books Fiction

Walking a Mile in Someone’s (Red) Shoes: A Lesson in Empathy and Charity

A lost pair of sneakers turns into a valuable lesson for the armadillo characters Feyesper and Norma in Feyesper and the Red Shoes (LifeRich Publishing) by Reynaldo Encina Jopé. When Norma wins a store gift certificate as a class prize, Feyesper accompanies her to the mall as she picks out…

Cameron KimballSeptember 21, 2020

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When Frustration Builds, “Angry Me” Equips Children with Healthy Coping Skills

With sayings like ‘terrible twos’ and ‘acting like a child,’ it seems that they’re especially known for their tempers. But when you consider how young children are only starting to find the vocabulary to voice their needs and desires, it makes sense that some feelings would be hard to control.…

Cameron KimballJune 10, 2022

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The Secret Lives of Animals Are Silly and Fun in Children’s Verse Book “Help Baby Walrus”

From various bodies of water, we meet the yellow walrus, Minnie-muddle (our titular baby) who's afraid of drowning in a puddle; a dancing pair of frogs named Frag and Frog who prank other animals in their bog; and a “lovely, slender crocodile” who lives by the Nile (of course) and…

BookTribApril 8, 2022

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Woke up on the Wrong Side of the Bed? This Breakfast Bunch Teaches Readers How to Manage Their Emotions

The delightful picture book, written by Mona K., who has a six-year-old of her own, is targeted to children from babies to 11 years old. While it is a simple and straightforward story, it is supplemented with marvelous illustrations by Korey Scott, as well as a mini coloring book and…

BookTribApril 29, 2022

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Happy Children’s Book Week! Celebrate With 8 Captivating Kid Lit Reads

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/childrens-book-week-poster-2022.jpeg First established in 1919 by librarian Franklin K. Matthiews, Children's Book Week is dedicated to celebrating and encouraging children’s literacy. When it comes to kids, reading is more than just a hobby or a fun activity; it’s an essential life skill. Literacy gives us the ability to communicate our…

Cameron KimballMay 4, 2022

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A “Silk Road” Leads to Magic, Adventure, Mythical Creatures, OH MY!

Looking for a story filled with adventure, friendship, science and magic? Look no further than Kirsten Marion’s debut novel, Lucy and Dee: The Silk Road (Common Deer Press). Marion has taken her years of traveling all over the world and passion for books and writing to create a world filled…

Kelsey HallMay 5, 2022

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Driven by Ingenuity and a Love of Reading, These Two Outcasts Bring Peace to Their Community

We all love a story about an underdog. There’s something about an unlucky protagonist that tugs on our heartstrings; these narratives appeal to our empathy, making us wish that we could reach through the page and help lift them up. The heightened sense of emotion makes it all the sweeter…

BookTribMarch 24, 2022

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When Playtime Gets Out of Hand, Bucky and Daisy Learn to Relax and Recharge

Ask any parent of young children and they will tell you — keeping up with their kids is hard work. From toddlers bouncing off the walls to children on a sugar rush, it’s a challenge to teach little ones the value of quiet time. Bucky and Daisy’s parents know this…

BookTribApril 1, 2022

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Take Flight on International Children’s Book Day With These 6 Inspirational Reads

Held on the anniversary of Hans Christian Anderson’s birthday, International Children’s Book Day is a celebration of all things kid lit, as well as the importance of reading from an early age. April 2 stands as a testament to the power that children’s books have over their young audience and…

Cameron KimballApril 2, 2022

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Find Out What Your Furry Friend Has Always Wanted to Say to You in “We Are Here”

Have you ever been talking to your dog, and they seemed to understand every word? Have you ever thought that there might be more than meets the eye with our furry friends? We Are Here by Scott Weiss will give you a fun and out-of-this-world peek into the secret life…

Kelsey HallApril 27, 2022

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Kids Learn How to Bake Infinite Pie … with Math!

"A charming — and appetizing — bit of didacticism." ―Kirkus Reviews Many kids find math intimidating and scary, but it doesn’t have to be. Bake Infinite Pie with X + Y (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) by mathematician and author Eugenia Cheng and New York Times bestselling illustrator Amber Ren take STEM…

BookTribFebruary 18, 2022

Children’s Books

LeBron James’s Lyrical Children’s Story “I Promise” Encourages Compassion in Young Readers

“Sometimes You Have to Lie” Tells the Story of the Woman Behind “Harriet the Spy”

Ramona the Friend: A Childhood With Beverly Cleary

“Caroline and Mordecai the Gand” Is a Delightful Departure for Jeff Gunhus

The Magic Repair Shop will cast a spell on your middle-grade reader

Walking a Mile in Someone’s (Red) Shoes: A Lesson in Empathy and Charity

When Frustration Builds, “Angry Me” Equips Children with Healthy Coping Skills

The Secret Lives of Animals Are Silly and Fun in Children’s Verse Book “Help Baby Walrus”

Woke up on the Wrong Side of the Bed? This Breakfast Bunch Teaches Readers How to Manage Their Emotions

Happy Children’s Book Week! Celebrate With 8 Captivating Kid Lit Reads

A “Silk Road” Leads to Magic, Adventure, Mythical Creatures, OH MY!

Driven by Ingenuity and a Love of Reading, These Two Outcasts Bring Peace to Their Community

When Playtime Gets Out of Hand, Bucky and Daisy Learn to Relax and Recharge

Take Flight on International Children’s Book Day With These 6 Inspirational Reads

Find Out What Your Furry Friend Has Always Wanted to Say to You in “We Are Here”

Kids Learn How to Bake Infinite Pie … with Math!

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